I just recently found out through Instagram that Annie Sloan has a chalk paint (which is not available here in Quebec) that doesn't require any sanding before painting. I have this real cute old buffet cabinet that isn't really a nice piece the way it is and I have been dying to paint it for some years. So one day while searching the liquidation isle at Michaels I came across Americana Decor chalk paint for $3.95 and it was one of my favourite colours, turquoise....score the regular price was $16.99. So I went and had a look to see what other colours they had but then came across Martha Stewart's line that was on special for $10.19 so I picked up 3 colours, light baby blue, wedding cake white and mossy green. I came home and ripped apart my studio looking for small wooden boxes to paint before I attempted on the large buffet. So that was 2 weeks ago and I have now done a rocking chair and the pillow that was outdated since you can paint on fabric with this paint. I also tested a couple of the colours on some small wooden sewing boxes, a small wooden tool box and a couple of glass votive s, and a metal suitcase. Needless to say, I have worked on any of my commissioned paintings....oops my new obsession got in the way.
I am almost finished the rocking chair and I am still experimenting with the distressing of the wooden sewing boxes. I thought I had some wax in the basement to seal the chalk paint but after rummaging through everything, it would seem that I don't. I can't believe it. For people who know me, this will come as quite a shock because I have a little of everything. And that is why an artist should never get rid of stuff because of this.
So here are the pictures of the latest experiment. I like the way the paint goes on. It takes 2 coats to cover completely especially if you want the dark to be covered with white. I love the fact that I didn't need to sand and prime. I have to remind myself not to paint anything that has dowels in the future because it takes too long. Now after the wax is applied I will have to test durability and whether or not it can withstand being outdoors or not. I read that Annie Sloan does her distressing only after the wax is applied so that there is not fine dust from the paint.
There should be a warning when opening a jar of chalk paint....Attention very addictive. I have to set my timer when playing around with it otherwise nothing else would get done.
I am almost finished the rocking chair and I am still experimenting with the distressing of the wooden sewing boxes. I thought I had some wax in the basement to seal the chalk paint but after rummaging through everything, it would seem that I don't. I can't believe it. For people who know me, this will come as quite a shock because I have a little of everything. And that is why an artist should never get rid of stuff because of this.
So here are the pictures of the latest experiment. I like the way the paint goes on. It takes 2 coats to cover completely especially if you want the dark to be covered with white. I love the fact that I didn't need to sand and prime. I have to remind myself not to paint anything that has dowels in the future because it takes too long. Now after the wax is applied I will have to test durability and whether or not it can withstand being outdoors or not. I read that Annie Sloan does her distressing only after the wax is applied so that there is not fine dust from the paint.
There should be a warning when opening a jar of chalk paint....Attention very addictive. I have to set my timer when playing around with it otherwise nothing else would get done.
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